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Degradation of the Filamentous Phage ZJ/2 by Sodium Dodecylsulphate

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WE have observed that the filamentous male-specific coliphage ZJ/2 (ref. 1) is particularly susceptible to attack by sodium dodecylsulphate (SDS) in the presence of sodium chloride. The protein coat of the virus is stripped off and DNA is released.

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WILLIAMS, P., FENWICK, M. Degradation of the Filamentous Phage ZJ/2 by Sodium Dodecylsulphate. Nature 214, 712–713 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1038/214712a0

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